Bunker Hill Elementary School
Tel:
(202) 576-6095
Bunker Hill Elementary School serves 200 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 34%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Bunker Hill Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 89% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Bunker Hill Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Bunker Hill Elementary School's student population of 200 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 63% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 200 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
Bunker Hill Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 208 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Bunker Hill Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #119 out of 208 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 34% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 16% |
| Black | 80% | 69% |
| White | 1% | 11% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.50 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | District Of Columbia School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, DC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bunker Hill Elementary School is Luke C Moore High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Brookland Middle School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Washington Brookland Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 238 students
0.1 miles
1150 Michigan Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 759-1999 0.1 6-8 238 - Washington Inspired Teaching Demonstration Pcs Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 446 students
0.5 miles
200 Douglas St
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 248-6825 0.5 PK-8 446 - Washington Washington Yu Ying Pcs Charter School
Grades: PK-5 | 579 students
0.5 miles
220 Taylor St Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 635-1950 0.5 PK-5 579 - Washington Burroughs Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 282 students
0.7 miles
1820 Monroe St Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 576-6150 0.7 PK-5 282 - Washington Luke C Moore High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 251 students
0.8 miles
1001 Monroe St Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 281-3600 0.8 9-12 251
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